Happy November!
To support you in being F.I.R.S.T. (Future-Ready. Innovative. Relevant. Strategic. Trusted.), here’s 1 tip and 1 quote.
The F.I.R.S.T. Tip
Ever feel like you are just going through the motions?
You’re not alone.
But here’s the good news: finding more purpose in your work isn’t about landing a new job, it’s changing your perspective. It’s about shifting the way you see what you already do.
A Harvard Business Review (2023) study found that people who see their work as meaningful are 3 times more likely to stay and 1.7 times more likely to feel fulfilled in their personal lives.
Purpose isn’t a sudden revelation. It’s a process.
When we reflect, act, and adjust consistently, we stay anchored to what matters most.
A Small Shift That Changed Everything
I once spoke with a project manager who felt stuck.
She said, “I used to think my job was just about hitting deadlines.”
Then one day, a client told her ‘Thank you, you really made this easy for us.”
That’s when she realised her real value wasn’t just keeping projects on track. It was making complex things simple.
Now she starts each day by asking, “How can I make things easier for my team and colleagues?”
That small mindset shift changed everything – her results, her relationships, and her sense of fulfilment.
3 Simple Ways to Find More Meaning Today
1. Redefine Your “Win”
Instead of just looking at your to-do list, ask yourself, “ What kind of impact do I want to have today?”
Shifting from ‘What did I check off?” to “What value did I create?” turns even mundane tasks into something more meaningful.
2. Flip Your Script
Notice when you say “I have to…” and try replacing it with “I get to…”
“I have to lead this meeting.” → “I get to bring clarity and energy to my team.”
This tiny language tweak can powerfully reframe your entire mindset.
3. Pause and Acknowledge
End your day with two minutes of reflection:
- What felt good and purposeful today?
- Who did I help or connect with?
What will I do differently tomorrow?
These micro-reflections help you spot the meaning that’s already there, so you can create more of it tomorrow.
The Bottom Line
A 2024 Gallup Workplace Study found that employees who connect their daily work to purpose are not only 29% more engaged, but they are also 42% more resilient when stress hits.
Meaning doesn’t remove pressure but it gives you a reason to push through it.
Ready to help you team find its purpose?
At Influence Solutions, we help leaders to build cultures where people don’t just show up, they feel engaged, connected, and motivated by their work.
👉 Talk to us about how we can help your people rediscover the meaning in what they do.
The F.I.R.S.T. Quote
